Greater Uptown Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
The Galleria
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at The Galleria during your stay in Houston. While in this vibrant area, find time to visit its shops.
Richmond Avenue
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Richmond Avenue during your trip to Houston. Take in the live music while you're in the area.
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
Learn about the local history of Houston when you spend time at Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this vibrant area.
Williams Tower
You can learn about the history of Houston with a visit to Williams Tower. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Schlumberger Headquarters
After visiting Schlumberger Headquarters, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Houston. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Houstonian Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Houston at Houstonian Golf Club. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
Houston: Children's Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Greater Uptown
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Cleanliness
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Great staff extremely helpful. Would love to stay there again.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Omni Houston Hotel
Staff!!
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria
great room
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Houston Galleria
Excellent
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston
EXCELLENT ROOM AND IMPECABLE.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Greater Uptown
The Galleria
Travellers to The Galleria praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by The Galleria and Williams Tower.
Washington Ave./ Memorial Park
While visiting Washington Ave./ Memorial Park, you might make a stop by sights like Memorial Park Municipal Golf Course and Houston Arboretum and Nature Center.
Montrose
Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Rothko Chapel or Menil Collection while you're exploring the area.
Greater Heights
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and live music in Greater Heights. You might want to make time for a stop at The Heights Theater or Artcar Museum.
Houston Heights
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and live music in Houston Heights. You might want to make time for a stop at The Heights Theater or Artcar Museum.
Westchase
Visitors highly recommend Westchase for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Royal Oaks Village while you're in town.
